Direct Fund Transfers into Beneficiaries’ Accounts Across 18 Instalments till January 2025
28 Lakh Beneficiaries Registered Within 24 Days of PM-KISAN Launch in February 2019
Gandhinagar, February 2025: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi‘s vision for Viksit Bharat@2047 charts a transformative path for India’s progress, with Gujarat at the forefront through remarkable achievements. Acknowledging agriculture as the nation’s backbone, Shri Narendra Modi introduced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana’ (PM-KISAN) to empower farmers and uplift rural prosperity. Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat has effectively implemented PM-KISAN, benefitting lakhs of farmers.
Gujarat has ensured the smooth disbursement of ₹18,813.71 crore to 66.65 lakh farmers since the scheme’s launch in the state in February 2019. The funds have been directly transferred to beneficiaries’ bank accounts across 18 instalments until January 2025. Demonstrating swift execution, the state successfully registered 28 lakh farmers within just 24 days of the scheme’s rollout.
What is PM-KISAN Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is a scheme by the Central Government, launched on 24 February 2019, to provide financial assistance to landholding farmer families. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 per year in three equal instalments, directly credited to their bank accounts, ensuring transparency and efficiency. A farmer family, as defined by the scheme, includes a husband, wife, and minor children. The identification of beneficiaries is carried out by the respective State Governments and UT administrations under the scheme’s guidelines, ensuring targeted and effective implementation.
Ensuring Transparency and Accountability
To guarantee that benefits reach only eligible farmers, The Government of Gujarat has implemented a multi-layered verification system:
- Land Seeding Mandate: From the 12th instalment, land seeding became mandatory for farmers to receive benefits.
- Aadhaar Seeding & DBT: From the 13th instalment, Aadhaar linking and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) activation were made compulsory.
- E-KYC Implementation: By the 15th instalment, e-KYC was introduced to further enhance security.
- Physical Verification: Village-level nodal officers conduct 5% & 10% physical verification to ensure eligibility.
- Recovery from Ineligible Beneficiaries: The government is reclaiming funds from those who were found ineligible but had received benefits.
Farmers can self-register on the PM-KISAN portal using land ownership documents and Aadhaar details. Additionally, the Jan Samvad programme under the CM Dashboard facilitates direct beneficiary feedback, strengthening real-time monitoring and transparency in implementation.
Ensuring Direct Transfer of Benefits to Farmers’ Bank Accounts
Since the 13th instalment, PM-KISAN benefits have been seamlessly transferred to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. Beneficiaries can verify their payment status on the PM-KISAN portal, which displays details such as the credited bank name, account number, transaction date, and UTR number. Additionally, the Jan Samvad programme under the CM Dashboard actively gathers feedback to ensure the scheme’s smooth and effective implementation. Gujarat remains committed to farmers’ welfare and transparent governance, ensuring the seamless implementation of PM-KISAN. By providing financial security to farmers, the state continues to strengthen its agricultural sector and drive sustained growth.
